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    Explore the Ozarks - Dockley Ranch

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    89 reviews
     · Chadwick, Douglas, Missouri
    40 acres hosted by Claire And Myke G.
    4 lodging sites · 5 RV/tent sites · 2 tent sites
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    Here at Dockley Ranch, guests can enjoy 80 acres of Missouri Ozarks. Features include a waterfall and hiking trails, peaceful vistas and goats, alpacas, and chickens to entertain. Rent a 1-room cabin or pitch a tent, watch the stars from the hillside stage, grill at the covered pavilion and enjoy the sounds of the countryside. PROPERTY MAP: https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/dashboard/land/2565/map
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    Dockley Ranch Glamp - Hilltop Cabin
    100% (30)
    Cabin · Sleeps 5
    Nestled into 80 undisturbed wooded acres in the Ozarks, Dockley Ranch provides unique getaway opportunities.  Here, you will meet free-roaming alpacas, pastured goats, chickens, and our guardian dogs.  Well-marked hiking trails lead from the house and garden through the woods, down to Columbine Falls and up through maturing oak stands.  Hang your hammock in the Hammock Paddock in front of the cabin, or pull up a stool at the private Lafferty Cabin Bar along the trail to watch the sun set over the rugged Ozark hills.  This newly constructed tavern resides under the preserved roof of an historic 19th century log cabin.  Located 30 minutes from Ava, the “Treasure of the Ozarks,” and 1 hour from Springfield, Branson, and Mansfield, Dockley Ranch stands as an intentional preserve of natural beauty and peace of mind. Our 220 sq ft. Hilltop Cabin, accessible by car, but on a gravel road, has a queen bed on the ground level, a double bed up in the sleeping loft, and a twin bed in the sleeping loft.  This cabin has electricity, and an indoor toilet and kitchenette in a separate building behind the cabin. The last 2 miles to arrive are on a gravel road that requires slow speeds of 5-10 mph.  Most cars can do this with no problem, going slow.  Sports cars or cars with very low clearance should not drive on our road.  On a Saturday night, head to the nearby Oldfield Opry for local music and open jam session. There are 3 other places near the cabin to pitch a tent, or hike into the woods for the camp site of your choice. December-January-February is WINTER MODE. Water access is limited, so there is not a kitchen sink or shower at the cabin. There is a flush toilet and bathroom sink a short walk away at the event center in a heated building. CLIMBERS: we are 5 miles away from Peter's Branch in Mark Twain National Forest ARCHERY: we are 4 miles away from Grundy Memorial Wildlife Area field archery range trail ATV / MOTORCYCLES: We are 21 miles from Mark Twain National Forest Chadwick Motorcycle and ATV Use Area EV Drivers: Be sure to book our RV site with the 50 amp hookup to charge your vehicle while staying in the cabin TRAIL RUNNERS: We have a very scenic 1.5 + mile EXTREMELY LOW TRAFFIC gravel road for running. Some flat areas, some hilly. ALPACAS and GOATS: Our alpacas live near the campsite parking area, and they free-range during the day.  They enjoy giving guests the stink-eye, but they do not spit or kick at people. The goats are easily available to pet or feed.
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    No pets
    Showers
    Picnic table
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    for 4 guests
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    Cedar Cabin Glamping Dockley Ranch
    100% (11)
    Cabin · Sleeps 6
    Nestled at the top 80 undisturbed wooded acres in the Ozarks, Dockley Ranch provides unique getaway opportunities.  Cedar Cabin is rustic but very comfortable for both the rugged outdoor lover and their less rugged friends.   Here, you will meet free-roaming alpacas, pastured goats, chickens, and our guardian dogs.  Well-marked hiking trails lead from the cabin through the woods, down to Columbine Falls and up through maturing oak stands. Pull up a stool at the private Lafferty Cabin Bar along the trail to watch the sun set over the rugged Ozark hills.  This outdoor tavern resides under the preserved roof of an historic 19th century log cabin.  Located 30 minutes from Ava, the “Treasure of the Ozarks,” and 1 hour from Springfield, Branson, and Mansfield, Dockley Ranch stands as an intentional preserve of natural beauty and peace of mind. Our Cedar Cabin sleeps up to 5. The last 2 miles to arrive at Dockley Ranch are on a gravel road that requires slow speeds of 5-10 mph.  Most cars can do this with no problem, going slow.  Sports cars or cars with very low clearance should not drive on our road. Beds -1 futon on the ground level, 1 double bed up in the sleeping loft (climbing a ladder is required) and a king bed in the 2nd sleeping loft (climbing a ladder is required.) This cabin has A/C, heat, electricity, refrigerator, and a kitchenette. There is a composting toilet in a private outhouse. There is a standard restroom a short walk away at the event center. There is no running water, shower or standard toilet in the winter season.   On a Saturday night, head to the Oldfield Opry for local music and open jam session.  On a Monday night, head to the McClurg Jam, another local music and jam session.  Cedar Cabin is one of our Hipcamp listings. We have 10 reservable, primitive campsites spread out on the property and another cabin nearby. CLIMBERS: we are 5 miles away from Peter's Branch Cave in Mark Twain National Forest. This is well-known for bouldering. ARCHERY: we are 4 miles away from Grundy Memorial Wildlife Area field archery range trail KAYAKERS: We are a 20 minute drive from  Beaver Creek Canoe and Kayak Rental in Brownbranch MO (seasonal float only) ATV / MOTORCYCLES: We are 21 miles from Mark Twain National Forest Chadwick Motorcycle and ATV Use Area TRAIL RUNNERS: We have a very scenic 1.5 + mile EXTREMELY LOW TRAFFIC gravel road for running. Plus the woodland trails for more rugged terrain. Some flat areas, some hilly. GOATS: Ask us about a good time to meet our friendly herd of goats! ALPACAS: Our alpacas free-range during the day.  They enjoy looking at guests and grazing near the cabin. They are not aggressive.
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    Toilet
    Potable water
    No pets
    No showers
    Picnic table
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    / night
    for 6 guests
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    Large Group Campground + 2 Cabins
    100% (3)
    Cabin · Sleeps 20
    Nestled at the top of 80 undisturbed wooded acres in the Ozarks, Dockley Ranch provides unique getaway opportunities.  This site is our whole campground and includes: Cedar Cabin, the Hilltop Cabin, the RV electric site, and multiple tent camp sites on approximately 25 acres. This is perfect for a family or friend gathering, or a retreat for up 20 people. You'll have plenty of solitude and privacy on your 25 acre area, and you can use the pavilion space for large group meals, yoga or dance, playing or recording music, kids swing set, and more! You'll be able to hike together and use the large firepits at night (or by day)! Includes: • 2 fully furnished cabins • 1 RV site with 50 amp electric service + space for more RVs • 2 Charcoal Grills • Cornhole Boards and Bags • Firewood for campfire • Additional Tent Camping near cabins • 1 cabin-style tent with 2 cots (ask in advance for this!) • Pavilion space with tables, chairs, barstools, electricity and lights • Guided hike, farm tour, feed the goats and alpacas • Swing set and sand pile for kids • Outdoor movie (Additional charge) The best way to book the whole campground is to send us a message to inquire about the dates you'd like to book for your getaway! Here, you will meet free-roaming alpacas, pastured goats, chickens, and our guardian dogs.  Well-marked hiking trails lead from the cabin through the woods, down to Columbine Falls and up through maturing oak stands. Pull up a stool at the private Lafferty Cabin Bar along the trail to watch the sun set over the rugged Ozark hills.  This outdoor tavern resides under the preserved roof of an historic 19th century log cabin.  Located 30 minutes from Ava, the “Treasure of the Ozarks,” and 1 hour from Springfield, Branson, and Mansfield, Dockley Ranch stands as an intentional preserve of natural beauty and peace of mind. Our Cedar Cabin sleeps up to 6. Hilltop Cabin sleeps up to 5. The RV site includes Electric only. The last 2 miles to arrive at Dockley Ranch are on a gravel road that requires slow speeds of 5-10 mph.  Most cars can do this with no problem, going slow.  Sports cars or cars with very low clearance should not drive on our road. Both cabins have A/C, heat, electricity, refrigerator, and a kitchenette. Guests in Cedar Cabin have a standard restroom a short walk away at the event center. Hilltop Cabin has 2 restrooms directly behind the cabin. There is no running water, shower or standard toilet in the winter season.  (November - March 10th)
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    Toilet
    Potable water
    No pets
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    for 20 guests
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    Tent Village - Summer Only
    Booked 1 time
    Canvas tent · Sleeps 6
    Our Tent Village is 3 cabin-style tents with beds and electricity. Each tent is a 10x10 cube tent with a rug, bed(s) and a lamp. Nearby, enjoy an outdoor shower, a standard restroom, a hiking loop, free roaming goats, and a great view of the stars and the Ozark hills. You can park withing 25 feet of the tents. They are not made of canvas, but of standard tent material. You must bring your own bedding for these tents.
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    No potable water
    No pets
    Showers
    No picnic table
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    for 6 guests
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    Dockley Ranch RV Site
    97% (18)
    RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 25 ft
    Drive right up and camp!  This listing is for tent camping or parking an RV. There is a 50 amp RV plug-in for electric access.  During the summer season, a flush toilet and sink is a short walk away. In the winter season, you’ll have access to a composting toilet in a private space. What we love about this site is that it is shady in the summertime until about 11 a.m. The last 2 miles to arrive are on a hilly, gravel road that requires slow speeds of 5-10 mph.  Most cars can do this with no problem, going slow.  Sports cars or cars with very low clearance should not drive on our road. You'll have access to a spring and creek, a waterfall, and a hiking loop through the woods.  There is a cabin within view (Cedar Cabin) that might have guests.   We look forward to hosting you and sharing our small piece of nature with you!   Nestled into 80 undisturbed wooded acres in the Ozarks, Dockley Ranch provides unique getaway opportunities.  Here, you will meet free-roaming alpacas, pastured goats, chickens, and our guardian dogs.  Well-marked hiking trails lead from the house and garden through the woods, down to Columbine Falls and up through maturing oak stands.   Pull up a stool at the private Lafferty Cabin Bar along the trail to watch the sun set over the rugged Ozark hills.  This newly constructed tavern resides under the preserved roof of an historic 19th century log cabin.  Located 30 minutes from Ava, the “Treasure of the Ozarks,” and 1 hour from Springfield, Branson, and Mansfield, Dockley Ranch stands as an intentional preserve of natural beauty and peace of mind. CLIMBERS: we are 5 miles away from Peter's Branch in Mark Twain National Forest ARCHERY: we are 4 miles away from Grundy Memorial Wildlife Area field archery range trail KAYAKERS: We are a 20 minute drive from  Beaver Creek Canoe and Kayak Rental in Brownbranch MO ATV / MOTORCYCLES: We are 21 miles from Mark Twain National Forest Chadwick Motorcycle and ATV Use Area TRAIL RUNNERS: We have a very scenic 1.5 + mile EXTREMELY LOW TRAFFIC gravel road for running. Some flat areas, some hilly. GOAT YOGA: We provide a DIY Goat Yoga experience.  Bring a mat (optional) and we'll show you where to set up for optimal goat fun. ALPACAS: Our alpacas live near the campsite parking area, and they free-range during the day.  They enjoy giving guests the stink-eye, but they do not spit or kick at people. We sell raw fiber and roving from our animals!
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    No potable water
    No pets
    Electrical hookup
    No water hookup
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    for 8 guests
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    Tent Site 2
    94% (8)
    RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 12 ft
    Site #4 has a shady, flat spot to park and pitch a tent. There's plenty of wood to gather in the forest and hand-cut for a small fire in the stone fire pit. All the sites share a bathroom with a flush toilet and running water for hand washing only. Potable water bottles can be filled from our well spigot near the main house.
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    Toilet
    No potable water
    No pets
    No electrical hookup
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    Tent Site 1
    100% (4)
    RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 12 ft
    Site #1 is tucked into the trees with an open view of the large fire pit in the field. You can collect wood nearby to start a small fire, or ask us about using the large fire pit. Site #1 is closest to the bathroom. All the sites share a bathroom with a flush toilet and running water for hand washing only. Potable water bottles can be filled from our well spigot near the main house. You can pitch your tent tucked into the trees, or if you have a small camper, you can park it near the firepit.
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    No potable water
    No pets
    No electrical hookup
    No water hookup
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    Tent Site 3
    100% (1)
    RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 12 ft
    Site #3 is our largest woodland drive-up site. It has a shady, flat spot to park and pitch several tents. There's plenty of wood to gather in the forest and hand-cut for a fire in the large stone fire pit. There's an old falling down tree-house that is NOT safe to climb on. This site shares a bathroom with a flush toilet and running water for hand washing only. Potable water bottles can be filled from our well spigot near the main house.
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    No potable water
    No pets
    No electrical hookup
    No water hookup
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    for 6 guests
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    Tent Site 4
    Booked 1 time
    RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 30 ft
    Site #4 has a small table built into some cedar trees and faces the field. We call this site the "claim shanty." Behind you, is a forest for exploring and collecting wood for your fire. There is a small stone fire pit to use here. All the sites share a bathroom with a flush toilet and running water for hand washing only. Potable water bottles can be filled from our well spigot near the main house.
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    No potable water
    No pets
    No electrical hookup
    No water hookup
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    for 4 guests
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    Backpacking Site 1 - Signal Tree
    100% (10)
    Tent site · Sleeps 5
    This listing is for primitive camping.  There is no electricity or running water. Pitch your tent in the lush woodland in one of our 3 campsites.  You'll park and walk 5-10 minutes with your gear on a cleared path.  You'll have access to a spring and creek, a waterfall, and a hiking loop through the woods.  We look forward to hosting you and sharing our small piece of nature with you.  Nestled into 80 undisturbed wooded acres in the Ozarks, Dockley Ranch provides unique getaway opportunities.  Here, you will meet free-roaming alpacas, pastured goats, chickens, and our guardian dogs.  Well-marked hiking trails lead from the house and garden through the woods, down to Columbine Falls and up through maturing oak stands.   Pull up a stool at the private Lafferty Cabin Bar along the trail to watch the sun set over the rugged Ozark hills.  This newly constructed tavern resides under the preserved roof of an historic 19th century log cabin.  Located 30 minutes from Ava, the “Treasure of the Ozarks,” and 1 hour from Springfield, Branson, and Mansfield, Dockley Ranch stands as an intentional preserve of natural beauty and peace of mind. CLIMBERS: we are 5 miles away from Peter's Branch in Mark Twain National Forest ARCHERY: we are 4 miles away from Grundy Memorial Wildlife Area field archery range trail KAYAKERS: We are a 20 minute drive from  Beaver Creek Canoe and Kayak Rental in Brownbranch MO ATV / MOTORCYCLES: We are 21 miles from Mark Twain National Forest Chadwick Motorcycle and ATV Use Area GOAT YOGA: We provide a DIY Goat Yoga experience.  Bring a mat (optional) and we'll show you where to set up for optimal goat fun. TRAIL RUNNERS: We have a very scenic 1.5 mile EXTREMELY LOW TRAFFIC gravel road for running. Some flat areas, some hilly. ALPACAS: Our alpaca lives near the campsite parking area, and she free-ranges during the day.  They enjoy giving guests the stink-eye, but they do not spit or kick at people. We sell raw fiber and roving from our animals!
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    Potable water
    No pets
    No showers
    No picnic table
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    $16
    / night
    for 4 guests
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    Backpacking Site 2-Top of the Falls
    90% (10)
    Tent site · Sleeps 2
    This primitive site is charming, peaceful and very remote! There is no electricity or running water. Pitch your tent in the lush woodland right at the waterfall.  You'll hike with your gear on a cleared path for about 15 minutes to arrive at the waterfall.  Enjoy the creek, the waterfall, and a hiking loop through the woods.  Bring your backpack and your hiking boots for this site! You'll be backpacking down the trail to enjoy this secluded site.
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet
    No potable water
    No pets
    No showers
    No picnic table
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    $20
    / night
    for 2 guests
    300 ft
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    98% Recommend127 ratings · 89 reviews
    Dockley Ranch offers a warm and inviting camping experience, perfect for families and groups. Campers rave about the friendly hosts, Claire and Myke, who go above and beyond to ensure guests are comfortable and have everything they need. The campsite is praised for its beautiful natural surroundings, with well-marked trails leading to a picturesque waterfall and creek. While the rustic roads can be challenging, the peaceful atmosphere, friendly animals, and comfortable accommodations make it a memorable stay.
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    Kelsey C.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · May 2025
    Fun tent site
    Tent ·
    Tent Site 2
    Very fun place to camp with kids. Owners were great, making sure we had what we needed and giving us tips about things on the hike. Our kids loved the giant fire pit and exploring the stream.
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    Sarah Mercer M.
    3 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · April 2025
    Bachelorette/Bachelor Party
    Group trip ·
    Large Group Campground + 2 Cabins
    Wow! I can’t say enough good about this place. My fiancé and I rented the whole campground for our joint bachelorette/bachelor party. The grounds are beautiful and it has a fantastic view of the hillside. Both the cabins are cute and cozy with water and coffee inside. The outdoor kitchens are great for a large group. Plenty of outlets around and lots of grills as well. We did the outdoor movie the first night which was super fun and I highly recommend! We got to feed and pet the goats who were so cute. The hike to the falls is well marked and the falls are very pretty. Claire and Myke are attentive and fun loving and I am so happy I booked this place for our party. All of my friends had the best time and can’t stop talking about how we want to come back!
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    Kenneth P.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · March 2025
    Cedar Cabin Glamping Dockley Ranch
    Loved the cabin and the property. The hosts were super nice
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    Grace L.
    4 years on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · March 2025
    Camp site
    Tent ·
    Tent Site 1
    We loved staying at Claire and Myke’s hipcamp. There was wood for a fire, cool trails on their property that led to a stream, and good energy all around! The road to the property was pretty rough so be prepared for that (: I definitely recommend though!
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    Jessica S.
    1 year on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · January 2025
    With kids ·
    Cedar Cabin Glamping Dockley Ranch
    The land is very beautiful and the cabin is quite cozy! The hosts and very kind, helpful and prompt. They have 5 dogs and they are so sweet and great company! They stayed with us for 2 days except when in the cabin. It is a great comfort, being a mom of girls in the woods. We love them, the goats, the land and the cabin. Can't wait to explore more when it gets warmer.
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    Eli W.
    11 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · November 2024
    Tent ·
    Backpacking Site 2-Top of the Falls
    One of the best experiences I had I loved seeing the goats and alpaca and all the rustic environment it was definitely a spot to recommend the hosts were very friendly and helpful 10/10 experience for sure
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    Chadwick, Douglas, Missouri, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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    Hosted by Claire And Myke G.

    Joined in September 2015
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